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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-21-0024
File Number: 9399 Final Action Date:7/22/2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT TO FLORIDA FILM HOUSE
INTERNATIONAL, INC, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000.00, TO
UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRODUCTION OF THE 2021
URBAN FILM FESTIVAL; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS, AT HIS DISCRETION, ON A
REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, UPON
PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED FROM
SEOPW "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000
WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
("SEOPW CRA") is a community redevelopment agency created pursuant to Chapter 163,
Florida Statutes, and is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and
projects within its Redevelopment Area in accordance with the 2018 Southeast Overtown/Park
West Community Redevelopment Updated Plan (the "Updated Plan"); and
WHEREAS, the SEOPW CRA has funded the Film Festival for the past 5 years; and
WHEREAS, FFHI seeks assistance with the costs associated with producing the Film
Festival. The Film Festival is a three-day event focusing on educating, exposing, and providing
distribution opportunities for the new generation of filmmakers by connecting them with industry
professionals, equipping them with the skills and tools they need through hands on workshops
and panels; and
WHEREAS, for 2021, the Film Festival will be partnering with Worldwide Urban
Distribution to provide filmmakers with the opportunity to learn how to optimize and monetize
from their content. 2021 winners will be awarded a distribution contract with Worldwide Urban
Distribution; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 4 at page 10 of the Updated Plan lists the "creati[on of] jobs
within the community" as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 5 at page 10 of the Updated Plan lists the "[p]romotion and
marketing of the community" as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6 at page 14 of the Updated Plan lists the promotion of
"local cultural events, institutions, and businesses", as a stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 14 at page 15 of the Updated Plan lists "restor[ing] a
sense of community and unify[ing] the area culturally" as a stated redevelopment principle; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners (the "Board") has previously supported FFHI
and its Film Festival as authorized by Resolution Nos. CRA-R-17-0047, CRA-R-18-0050, CRA-
R-19-0032, and CRA-R-20-0020; and
WHEREAS, grant funding for the Film Festival is contingent upon the SEOPW CRA's
receipt and approval of invoices and supporting documentation evidencing authorized
expenditures for the production of the Film Festival; and
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to issue a grant to FFHI, in an amount not to exceed
$30,000.00, to underwrite costs associated with the production of the 2021 Urban Film Festival;
and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that authorization of this Resolution would further the
SEOPW CRA's redevelopment goals and principles;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the issuance of a grant,
to Florida Film House International, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00, to underwrite
costs associated with the production of the 2021 Urban Film Festival.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to disburse funds, at his discretion,
on a reimbursement basis or directly to vendors, upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory
documentation.
Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary
for said purpose.
Section 5. Funds are to be allocated from SEOPW "Other Grants and Aids," Account
Code No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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